Mrs. Chineze Helen Ugwu
Mrs. Chineze Helen Ugwu is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr(Mrs) Chineze Helen Ugwu, Lecturer in Department of Microbiology and Brewing
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2024) January, 2020 to October, 2024 Ph.D Medical Microbiology |
| 2 | Universe Of Ibadan, Ibadan. (Master Degree, July, 2008) January, 2006 to July, 2008 M.Sc Microbiology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004) August, 1999 to April, 2004 B.Sc Microbiology |
| 4 | Federal Government Girls' College Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 1997) January, 1995 to June, 1997 WAEC Certificate |
| 5 | WTC Primary School Enugu, Enugu State. (FSLC, December, 1991) January, 1986 to November, 1991 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | DENTER FOR BIOETHICS AND RESEARCH (CBR). NIGERIA (November, 2024) August, 2024 to December, 2024 DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE BIOETHICS ON RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH (RCR) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, Industry Linkages & Collaboration Committee, DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | CHAIRMAN. FACULTY BUSINESS PREMISES COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | MEMBER, LECTURE MONITORING COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | MEMBER, RESEARCH ETHICS FOR UNDERGRADUATES COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | SECRETARY, CAREER AND COUNSELLING SUB-COMMITTEE FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION, DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING February, 2025 to Present |
| 6 | COMITTEE MEMBER, DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE SERIES, DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING February, 2024 to April, 2024 |
| 7 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 9 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2019 to December, 2020 |
| 10 | Lab Head Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2016 to December, 2019 |
| 11 | Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2012 to December, 2019 |
| 12 | Secondary school Teacher, Living Word Schools, Onitsha, Anambra State September, 2010 to July, 2011 |
| 13 | Secretary, Goldmine Academy School GRA, Onitsha August, 2010 to August, 2010 |
| 14 | Graduate Assistant, University Of Ado-Ekiti, AEkiti State August, 2004 to September, 2005 |
| 15 | Calligraphic writer, Izuprints Enterprises, Emma Nnaemeka Street, Awka, Anambra State June, 2003 to July, 2004 |
| 16 | Lab assistant (Industrial Training IT), General Hospital Amaku, Awka April, 2000 to September, 2000 |
| 17 | Vacation (casual) worker, Examination Development Centre, Ministry Of Education, Arabia, Anambra State February, 1998 to December, 1998 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chineze H. Ugwu, Chidimma A. Ezetulugo, Tochi I. Cookey, Ray N. Izomor, Nwanneka C. Nwozor, Sebastine O. Nwoko Published. (2026, March), "Prevalence, Awareness and Socio demographic Determinants of Hepatitis B Infection among Antenatal Women in Southeast Nigeria: A Cross sectional Study", International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 84 - 93 |
| 2 | Chineze H. Ugwu, Favour A. Obu, Tochi I. Cookey, Favour O. Nwajiobi, Ncheta O. Orakwelu and Euphemia A. Ikegwuonu. (2026, March), "Seroprevalence of Syphilis among Pregnant Women in Onitsha, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study", Journal of Public Health, Policy, and Society (JPHPS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 127 - 131 |
| 3 | Chineze H. Ugwu , Chiamaka F. Okeke , Chukwuebuka C. Anene , Ray N. Izomor,. (2026, March), "Prevalence and Associated Factors of Malaria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at a Specialist Referral Hospital in Onitsha, South-East Nigeria", Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 6 |
| 4 | Chineze H. Ugwu , Chidimma A. Ezetulugo , Euphemia A. Ikegwuonu , Ncheta O. Orakwelu , Edith N. Oketah. (2026, March), "Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Its Relationship with ABO Blood Group and Hemoglobin Genotype among Pregnant Women in Onitsha, Nigeria", JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS, Vol. 4, pp 118 - 123 |
| 5 | Nwanneka Chinazor Nwozor, Chineze Helen Ugwu, Chukwuebuka Paschal Igweze, Chinedu Makuachukwu Umennaima, Jahswill Ndubuisi. (2026, April), "Multidrug Resistance and Identification of ESBL Genes among Enteric Organisms from Kitchen Wastes", Health Science Research International (HSRI, Vol. 3, pp 101 - 106 |
| 6 | Mmesoma S. Emeh , Euphemia A. Ikegwuonu , Ncheta O. Orakwelu , Edith N. Oketah , Kalio A. Justice , Chineze H. Ugwu. (2026, April), "Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Its Relationship with ABO Blood Group and Haemoglobin Genotype among Pregnant Women in Onitsha, Nigeria", International Journal of Global Trends and Researc, Vol. 3, pp 199 - 203 |
| 7 | Chineze H. Ugwu, Mmesoma S. Emeh, Tochi I. Cookey, Nwanneka C. Nwozor, Ray N. Izomor, and Chukwuebuka C. Anene. (2025, December), "Seroprevalence and Associated Factors of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Onitsha, Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Global Health and Epidemiology, Vol. 2 |
| 8 | Anyaegbu-Iheme Chimalume, Okoye Ebele Linda, Ezebialu Chinenye Uzoamaka, Ugwu Chineze Helen. (2025, July), "Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Attending the University Medical Centre, Awka for Medical Examinations", Microbiology Research Journal International, Vol. 35, (Issue 7), pp 123-129 |
| 9 | Favour Okwukweka Nwajiobi , Chigoziri Theresa Ogu, Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene, Chineze Helen Ugwu and Anulika Goodness Chukwujekwu. (2025, September), "Molecular Detection and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia Coli in Ready-to-Eat Foods from Mobile Vendors in Awka, Nigeria", Journal of Disease and Global Health, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 202-209 |
| 10 | Nwachukwu, . D., Ugwu, C. H., Onu, . E., Chukwu, A. O., Okerentugba, P. O., & Okonko, I. O. (2025, April), "Seroepidemiological evidence of recent dengue virus infection among HIV-infected patients in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria", Scientia Africana, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 199-210 |
| 11 | Edith Nnenna Oketah, Chineze Helen Ugwu, NnennaFrank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2024, November), "SEROLOGICAL EVIDENCE OF HBc IgM AMONG HIVINFECTED INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING SELECTED HOSPITALS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", COVENANT JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES, Vol. 12 |
| 12 | Oketah E. N., Frank-Peterside N., Elechi C. R., Ugwu C. H., Onu E. N., Okonko B. J , Igwe M. U., Cookey T. I., Adim C. C., Innocent-Adiele H. C. , Okerentugba P. O. , Okonko I. O.. (2024, February), "HSV-1/2 Seronegativity and HCV Seropositivity in People Living with HIV Presenting at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Immunology, Vol. -7, (Issue -1), pp 21 - 30 |
| 13 | Nwachukwu, D., Oketah, E. N., Ugwu, C. H., Chioma, H., Adim, C. C., Onu, E. N., Chukwu, A. O., Nwankwo, G. A., Igwe, M. U., Okerentugba, P. O., & Okonko, I. O.. (2024, March), "Semi-Quantitative Analysis and Seroepidemiological Evidence of Past Dengue Virus Infection among HIV-infected patients in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.", ArXiv. /abs/2403.15685. Version 1: 1-8. |
| 14 | Chineze Helen Ugwu, Edith Nnenna Oketah, Phillip Oritsegbubemi Okerentugba, NnennaFrank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2023, May), "Co-infection of Hepatitis B among HIV-infected patients: A cross-sectional study from A University Teaching hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Clinical Case Reports, Medical Images and Health Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 15 | Chineze Helen Ugwu, Edith Nnenna Oketah, Phillip Oritsegbubemi Okerentugba, NnennaFrank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2023, May), "Co-infection of Hepatitis C among HIV-infected patients: A cross-sectional study from A University Teaching hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy (MSABP, Vol. 9, pp 1-7 |
| 16 | Iheukwumere, C. M..Iheukwumere, I. H.. Okoli, U. O.,Ugwu, C. H. (2023, October), "Immunological Impact of Fermented Soybean Condiments Produced from Indigenous Fermenters", Journal of Advances in Microbiology,, Vol. 23, (Issue 10), pp 27 - 37 |
| 17 | Chineze Helen Ugwu , Edith Nnenna Oketah , Uzoma Odinakachi Okoli , Phillip O. Okerentugba, Nnenna Frank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2023, June), "SEROLOGICAL PREVALENCE OF HCV/HIV CO-INFECTION AMONG HIVINFECTED PATIENTS IN ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 74-84 |
| 18 | C. M. Iheukwumere , I. H. Iheukwumere, C. H. Ugwu and U. O. Okoli. (2023, September), "Toxicity of Prepared Fermented Soybean Condiments from Indigenious Fermenters", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 23, (Issue 10), pp 38-51 |
| 19 | Chineze Helen Ugwu, Edith Nnenna Oketah, Phillip Oritsegbubemi Okerentugba, NnennaFrank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2023, June), "Serological Evidence of HIV/HBV Co-infection among HIV-infected patients in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical, Vol. 23, pp 001-008 |
| 20 | Eneano Amala Grace1* , Anyamene Okwudili Chris2 , Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue3 , Ugwu Chineze Helen4. (2022, December), "Effects of Potash Alum and Lime on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens Isolated from Wound Infection", International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 33-44 |
| 21 | UMEH, SO, NWIYI IU Et al. (2021, July), "Cassava Retting Water: An Alternative Source To Industrial Cellulase", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 5, pp 531-536 |
| 22 | CH, OBIOGBOLU, IO, OKONKO, CO ANYAMENE, AO ADEDEJI Et al. (2009, August), "Incidence Of Urinary Tract Infection Among Pregnant Women In Awka Metropolis In South Eastern Nigeria", Scientific Research and Essay, Vol. 4, pp 820-824 |
| 23 | OB MOTAYO, IO OKONKO Et al. (2009, April), "The Seroprevalence Of HIV Among Patients Attending The Special Treatment Clinic At University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 23, pp 1908 -1914 |
| 24 | IO OKONKO, EA FAJOBI, TA OGUNNISI, OGUNJOBI AA AND OBIOGBOLU CH. (2008, September), "Antimicrobial Chemotherapy And Sustainable Development: The Past, The Current Trend And The Future", African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 11, pp 235-250 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chineze Helen Ugwu, Edith Nnenna Oketah, Phillip Oritsegbubemi Okerentugba , Nnenna Frank-Peterside and Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2022, December), "Coinfection of Hepatitis C among HIV-infected patients: A cross-sectional study from A University Teaching hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria", |
| 2 | Chineze Helen Ugwu, Edith Nnenna OketahbPhillip Oritsegbubemi Okerentugba NnennaFrank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2022, December), "Co-infection of Hepatitis B among HIV-infected patients: A cross-sectional study from A University Teaching hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "TETFUND INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH (IBR)" (May, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Impact of preservation methods And the physicochemical quality, microbial safety And antioxidant properties of zobo and soy milk sold in Onitsha, Nigeria" (September, 2023 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "in vitro antidiabetic and in vivo post prandial hyperglycemic response profile of G. latifolium (Utazi) leaves in Wistar rats." (October, 2023 to November, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS FROM CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS, CITRUS SINENSIS, AND RICINUS COMMUNIS CARRIER OIL AGAINST WOUND AND ORAL THRUSH PATHOGENS." (December, 2025). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | SECRETARY, CAREER AND COUNSELLING SUBCOMMITTEE COMMITTEE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION, "DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | CHAIRMAN, FACULTY BUSINESS PREMISES COMMITTEE 2024/2025 SESSION, "FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA/FACULTY BUSINESS PREMISES COMMITTEE" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | SECRETARY, "FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES, RESEARCH ETHICS FOR UNDERGRADUATE COMMITTEE" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Biosciences lecture monitoring committee" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | CHAIRMAN, Industry Linkages & Collaboration Committee, "Industry Linkages & Collaboration Committee, DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING" (October, 2025) |
| 6 | Member, "DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING LECTURE SERIES COMMITTIEE" (February, 2024 to April, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, "CASRHA FOUNDATION" (October, 2022 to October, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MICROBIOLOGY (ASM0" (member since 2025), https://asm.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF MICROBIOLOGY" (member since 2025), https://nsm.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Waste to Wealth: Bio-Based Solution for Circular Economy", (Faculty of biosciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 13th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; Asuu Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "TCE-BEATS/FBS MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024", (TETFUND CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATIONAL STUDIES, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024; FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCE, SCIENCE VILLAGE NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKANEEDS ASSESSMENT HALL, |
| 3 | "3RD INTERNATIONAL BIOSCIENCE CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE |
| 4 | "3rd International Bioscience Conference", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Bioscience faculty), 18th June, 2024 to 18th June, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka, Asuu Secretariat |
| 5 | "INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CONGRESS 24-25 DECEMBER 2022/ ISTANBUL", (ISARC INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ART RESEARCH CENTER), 24th December, 2022 to 25th December, 2022; ZOOM |
| 6 | "International Cappadocia Scientific Research Congress", (IKSAD Institute), 11th December, 2022 to 12th December, 2022; ZOOM |
| 7 | "INNOVATIONS IN HIV THERAPEUTICS - EUROPE/NORTH AMERICA EDITION", (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education), 22nd November, 2022 to 22nd November, 2022; Zoom/virtually |
| 8 | "Biotechnology for food security and human health", (Conference organizers UNESCO INT'L CENTER FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY UNN), 16th November, 2022 to 17th November, 2022; Zoom/virtually |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "DRI/ASUU Winning National Research Fund [NRF] Workshop", (DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 20th August, 2025 to 20th August, 2025; ASUU SECRETARIAT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |